Graced Health: Perimenopause and Menopause Wellness for Christian Women

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you have strength goals for 2025? Then this episode will bless you, packed with ideas for your Christmas list, to set you up for success and strength gains. This episode focuses on helping women, particularly those in perimenopause, start strength training with minimal equipment.  You'll hear in today's episode: 1.  Three essential strengt...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Jeff Ash talks with us today about tackling diet culture among men. He also touches on the role of structured eating, and finding balance without obsession. This is a must-listen for understanding this crucial topic of how our culture (and our churches) impacts men differently than women. We all do life with males (husbands, sons, brothers, co-workers...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Happy Birthday to Me! 🎉🎂🎈 Day 5️⃣ of 5️⃣ Days to 5️⃣0️⃣: Write down 5 things you're grateful for. I'll probably do more than 5, but start with 5 and see where that takes you. ----- Thank you for joining along, even if you've just listened to the journey from afar (hey I do it too). ❤️❤️ And if you missed it, be sure to listen to my la...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode You know I'm a huge fan of walking. - Movement - Endorphins - Fresh Air - Sunshine Lace up those shoes and get out there! My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind and spirit: Nourished Notes Bi-Weekly Newsletter 30+ Non-Gym Ways to Improve Your Health (free download) Connect with Amy: GracedHealth.com Instagram: @GracedHealth...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I'm celebrating my upcoming 50th birthday with a mini challenge called 5 Days to 50. Day 3: Connect with 5 people You choose how you want to do this, but bonus points are given for connecting in real life. - Text - E-mail - Phone Call - Write a Letter - Coffee Date - Lunch Date Help me celebrate by snapping a pic of your Be Still setting and post...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I'm celebrating my upcoming 50th birthday with a mini challenge called 5 Days to 50. Day 2: 5 Rounds of 5 Movements: - Glute Bridges - Floor Prone Cobra - Squats (cranky knees option: glute pumps) - Push-ups (in any way you want - knees, toes, one knee and one toe, elevated - you choose!) - Alternating Reverse Lunges (cranky knees option: clamshel...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I'm celebrating my upcoming 50th birthday with a mini challenge called 5 Days to 50. Day 1: 5 Minutes of Be Still time Help me celebrate by snapping a pic of your Be Still setting and post on Instagram or the Graced Health Community Facebook Group. Tag me @gracedhealth and #5DaysTo50 My latest recommended ways to nourish and move your body, mind a...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today is a very special episode: I'm walking you down memory lane and sharing standout lessons I've learned during the last 50 years. Note, this list of 50 things shared in this solo episode aren't all encompassing. Most of the items I've included are from the last decade. Reflecting on these lessons has been such a good reminder th...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Today clinical social worker and stress management consultant Marcyline Bailey joins us at Graced Health and discusses why women over 40 experience stress differently. She shares practical mindfulness techniques and explores how faith can be incorporated into breathing practices for stress management.  Points we discuss in this episode:  Stress is a ph...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode My conversation today with Kristin Mallon (board-certified nurse midwife, menopause expert, and breast health expert) emphasizes the need for more personalized, women-specific healthcare approaches and the importance of understanding individual risk factors for optimal health outcomes. WE DISCUSS:  Feminine Longevity & Modern Medicine Women's...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode So many supplements, so much confusion! What is a woman over 40 to do?! Take a breath, I have your back. Today we are unpacking five essential things you need to consider when deciding what supplements to start adding in.  The episode covers: 1. Five key things to know before taking supplements 2. How to understand supplement labels 3. Red flags to be...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this powerful podcast episode, Dra. Maria provides an overview of different types of diabetes, explains insulin resistance, and discusses how it relates to hormonal changes in women over 40. This is Dra. Maria's second time on the show and I just know you are going to learn so much from her this second time around! We discuss: -The different ty...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Intermittent Fasting has become crazy popular in recent year. Thanks to social media and influencers swearing by it, health and fasting have become connected. But is that really accurate? Should we be fasting? Or should we as women be fleeing from fasting, as fast as we can sprint? *** Heads up that weight loss is discussed in this episode because it’s...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Do you currently practice a weekly Sabbath? God instructs us to do it (not suggests) because He has wired our minds and bodies to THRIVE when we adequately rest. This can be tricky though, in a world that applauds over achieving and idolizes productivity.  Today’s episode features a conversation with Kathi Lipp, author of "Sabbath Soup," disc...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this episode, I chat with Kassandra Baker, a certified health and mental health coach who helps women find freedom from unhealthy habits and eating disorders. Kassandra shares her personal journey of recovery and introduces us to the powerful practice of healing prayer. Her insights offer a unique blend of faith, neuroscience, and practical strategi...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode I couldn't do an entire series on protein without sharing some of the practical ways I ensure I have enough protein in my diet. These prevent me from blankly staring at the refrigerator wondering "what can I eat?" In this final episode of my four-part series on protein, I cover: A variety of protein-rich breakfast ideas, from yogurt parf...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode If you've been tuning in to this mini-series on protein, THIS is the episode you have probably been waiting for. Today I focus on the specific protein needs of women in peri-menopause and beyond. I cover: A recap of the previous two episodes in the series Why protein needs are unique to each individual The foundational assumptions I'm making...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode "What kind of protein powder is best?" I can't tell you how many times I've been asked that question. In this second episode of my four-part series on protein, I delve into the world of protein powders and supplements.  I cover: The importance of using protein powders as supplements, not primary protein sources Different categories...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Fourteen (yes, 1️⃣4️⃣) months ago, I saw on a Zoom call with our Graced Health + community and said I wanted to do an episode on protein. It took me this long to fully research the complexities of this hot topic but also how to present it in a way that isn't diet-culturey or present a hard and fast guideline. The problem is one episode turned into...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode We've wrapped up another season! I hope you've enjoyed learning more about Christ-centered Intuitive Eating this past season as much as I have. If you've missed some, here is a recap with highlights from my guests over the past ten seasons. Connect with each guest on Instagram: Tracy Brown: @tracybrownrd Victoria Yates: @nondiet_rn Krist...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode {Programming Note: I was traveling and didn't have my mic with me so the audio isn't the best. Thanks for your understanding!} Registered Dietitian Liesel Maddox joins us for our final principle of Intuitive Eating: Gentle Nutrition. Liesel discusses the importance of patience and self-compassion in the journey as well as guides us in navigat...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode You have no idea how hard it was not to talk shop in this episode! Today Personal Trainer Kasey Shuler joins the show to discuss Intuitive Eating Principle #9: Exercise and Feel the Difference. As much as I love discussing the specifics of movement and exercise, the mindset behind it is even more important.  One of my favorite quotes from today's...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode In this Intuitive Eating Series, I'm joined by Kirsten Schmidt, a certified health coach specializing in behavior change and intuitive eating. the discussion explores viewing the body as a spiritual, physical, and mental gift from God. Kirsten emphasizes the importance of understanding our bodies as temples, the impacts of diet culture, and aligni...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Ahhhh, emotions and food. Who among us hasn't used food to celebrate, commiserate, or console? I know I have. Today's conversation with Brittany Wilson offers grace and guidance for coping with our emotions as it relates to food in the most kind and gentle way and through the lens of Jesus. I love how she weaves scripture and Biblical wisdom...

Click to Text Thoughts on Today's Episode Continuing with our series on Intuitive Eating, I'm talking about feeling our fullness with Life Coach Laura Acuña. Laura shares her journey and insights into recognizing hunger cues and adjusting eating habits. She addresses the challenges of transitioning to intuitive eating, especially during perimenopause, and emphasizes the importance of calm...